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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Justification for Single Source Awards IAW FAR 13.106 1 For

Over Micro Purchase Threshold but Not Exceeding the SAT ($250K)

Acquisition Plan Action ID: 36C256 19 AP 0102

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 16, Central Arkansas Medical Center, NCO 16 Contracting Jackson Supply Team A. 2237 # 598 19 1 105 0060. Estimated $43,680.50

2. Brief Description of Supplies/ Services required and the intended use/Estimated Amount: Illumina Reagents and One Time Training on testing for Fiscal Year 2019.

3. Unique characteristics that limit availability to only one source, with the reason no other supplies or services can be used: The reagents in this order are to be used for the development of next generation sequencing in the CAVHS Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory. The AV procured an Illumina Analyzer under Purchase Order 36C25618P6355 and the Illumina Reagents are the only kits for the desired assay (Cancer Hot Spot Panel) that are available for this instrument. In addition, a one time training is being provided by Illumina. No other company can provide the desired reagents for the MiSeqDx. The consumable reagents on this order are instrument specific. The training is only offered by Illumina, and cannot be obtained from any other vendor.

4. Description of market research conducted and results or statement why it was not conducted:

Market Research was conducted by searching historical procurements and documents, VIP search, FBO search, FPDS search, and expert knowledge consultation. A VIP search for NAICS 334516 showed multiple SDVOSB’s in the results, but historical data of previous procurements reflects none of those vendors are capable of providing this requirement. A letter of Proprietorship (Sole Source) was obtained from Illumina certifying there are no available distributors for the reagents nor the training needed. Continuous Market Research is performed to identify any other vendor capable of providing the service needed, and if the success rate is demonstrated they can be considered for future procurements.

5. Contracting Officer's Certification: Purchase is approved in accordance with FAR13.106 1(b). I certify that the foregoing justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Name Date Title

CLAY K JONES 685130

Digitally signed by CLAY K JONES 685130 Date: 2018.10.25 13:44:06 -05'00'